“Cathy’s Clown” is a popular song by The Everly Brothers, released in 1960 and written by Don Everly. The song reached number 1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK charts, solidifying its popularity in both countries. It sold eight million copies worldwide, marking it as one of their best-selling singles. The song features the trademark close harmony style of the Everly Brothers, with both Don and Phil Everly singing the choruses in harmony and Don singing the bridges solo. This single marked their transition from recording for Archie Bleyer’s Cadence label to Warner Bros.

The Everly Brothers’ “Cathy’s Clown” addresses universal feelings of heartbreak and betrayal, capturing the complexities of losing love. The song’s lyrics describe a man who has been wronged and publicly humiliated by his lover, as seen in the line “Here he comes / That’s Cathy’s clown”. Inspired by the duo’s own experiences with unrequited love and heartbreak, the lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.